Civil Partnership Dissolution
From 6th April 2022, the law on civil partnership dissolution changed. You no longer need to give a reason for the breakdown of the partnership, or to blame one party. What is now required is for you to give a statement which confirms that the partnership has broken down irretrievably.
What are the requirements for a Civil Partnership Dissolution?
The civil partnership must have been in place for at least twelve months prior to submitting an application. The civil partnership dissolution can take as little as four months (if the separation is amicable and you are both in agreement). However, the process can take a lot longer if there is disagreement, or complex financial matters involved.
Our civil partnership solicitors are experts in this area and can help you apply or respond to a Dissolution Order. We will work hard to get things resolved as quickly as possible making sure your interests are protected.
Civil partnerships offer an important alternative to marriage which can carry religious or gender connotations for some people. For nearly a decade civil partnerships were also the only form of legal recognition that same sex couples could achieve.
Caselaw confirms that same sex couples have the same rights as heterosexual partners under family law.
